Lexington’s Kristina Schulman vying for Nick’s rose on ‘The Bachelor’

Kristina Schulman lives in Lexington and works as a dental hygienist. But for the time being, she is encased in a bubble of speculation.

Schulman is on ABC’s “The Bachelor,” as part of the herd of women trying to grab the attention of perpetual TV bachelor Nick Viall. The group started with 30 on the series premiere on Jan. 2 and is now down to 22.

That means that Schulman is unable to reveal exactly where she falls in the competition. What is purported to be her Twitter account shows she was at a viewing party with friends for the first episode.

While Reality Steve, the online oracle with a strong record of correct spoilers for “The Bachelor,” already opined that Vanessa Grimaldi, the Montreal-based multi-lingual special education teacher, is the contestant to watch, there is a booming online business in predicting which women go how far before they are eliminated. Reality Steve has already dismissed speculation that Schulman was one of the final four.

Reality TV World reveals things to know about Schulman, who wore a University of Kentucky blue dress on the debut: She was adopted from Russia. Her favorite actress is Meryl Streep, her favorite TV show “American Ninja Warrior,” and she would be Fiona from “Shrek” if she could pick a fictional character (nobody said she had to be consistent in her tastes). She can make her own outfits. She admires her adoptive parents most in the world.

Kristina Schulman, a Lexington dental hygienist, is one of the field of 30 vying for the attentions of “The Bachelor” Nick Viall. Mitch HaasethABC

Kristina Schulman, a Lexington dental hygienist, is one of the field of 30 vying for the attentions of “The Bachelor” Nick Viall Kevin TalleyKevin Talley Photography

How could one man endure so much heartache? Ask controversial fan favorite Nick Viall, who has had his heart broken by Bachelorettes Andi Dorfman and Kaitlyn Bristowe and failed to find his soul mate on “Bachelor in Paradise.” Now Nick is the one giving out the roses and ready for his happily ever after — but will he find the love of his life? Nick begins his pursuit of his soul mate, as 30 beautiful, accomplished women join him on the highly anticipated 21st season premiere of “The Bachelor.” Among the hopefuls is Kristina Schulman, a Lexington dental hygienist. Rick RowellABC

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